Incredible Alert！Bangkok’s “Airplane in the Market” – The Newest Creative Hub Is Unbelievably Instagrammable
▲ Bangkok’s ChangChui Market opened in June 2017 and has become one of the hottest hipster destinations. (Photo provided by Southeast Travel)
Reported by Peng Huaiyu / Compiled by various sources
Visiting Bangkok, Thailand? Only knowing about Chatuchak or Asiatique is so last season！Bangkok’s creative markets have advanced rapidly. Following the Train Night Market, this June, an airplane has landed in the market area, integrating a variety of outdoor installations with restaurants, art galleries, workshops, bookstores, and flea markets — creating the unique creative elements of the “Chang Chui Airplane Market.”
▲ The ChangChui Airplane Market is co-created by local artists and boasts a distinctive style. (Photo provided by a netizen)ot_oschen(Photo provided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)
Featuring the most eye-catching giant airplane as its centerpiece, the “Chang Chui Market” is also known as the Airplane Night Market. The airplane, a decommissioned aircraft from Thai Sky Airlines, has been repurposed. Rumor has it that the interior will be transformed into a Michelin-level restaurant where visitors can dine inside the cabin. As night falls, the ever-changing lights display at least seven colors, accompanied by psychedelic music — offering a surreal experience akin to stepping into another dimension.
▲ A decommissioned aircraft from Thai Sky Airlines has been redesigned, with multicolored beams lighting it up at night. (Photo provided by Southeast Travel)
Beyond the 100% attention-grabbing airplane, the market isn’t as superficial as it seems. Unlike typical night markets selling souvenirs and snacks, “Chang Chui” consists of old, abandoned houses and tin-roofed structures revitalized by artists. Each building has a different vibe and function, with its diverse yet conflicting presentation styles instantly maxing out your camera’s memory.
▲ % Thrilling installations scattered around the airplane spark boundless curiosity. (Photo provided by a netizen)
A mix-and-match aesthetic infused with endless surprising creativity is the best way to describe the market. It’s not just about food and drinks — the market also encapsulates the essence of Thailand’s subcultures, serving as a stage for artists to showcase their talents. From cultural and creative goods and secondhand items to restaurants, bars, retro barbershops, cinemas, live music venues, workshops, bookstores, and even plant greenhouses — every angle contributes to the birth of this artistic hub.
▲ More of an art community than just a market, it regularly hosts Live House music performances. (Photo provided by netizen ot_oschen, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)
China Airlines’ Premium Travel offers a three-day-two-night package (with optional extended stay), starting from a minimum untaxed price of NT$13,350. The package includes daily breakfast, airport transfers to the hotel, BTS subway vouchers, and a choice between two meal deals.
▲ Bangkok’s Airplane Market ChangChui blends elements in ways that continuously surprise the senses. (Photo provided by Southeast Travel)
The Airplane Market ChangChui
Location: 460/8 Sirindhorn Road, Bangpli, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
Official Website:http://en.changchuibangkok.com/
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